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 Nortriptyline? Nortriptylene is a common misspelling of nortriptyline.
 
Nortriptyline hydrochloride (Pamelor®), a prescription drug, is used to treat depression. It is not entirely clear how nortriptyline works, but it is thought to keep certain chemicals in the brain for a longer period of time to help with symptoms of depression. This drug is not suitable for everyone; before taking nortriptyline, be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you have heart disease, any allergies, or bipolar disorder.
 
(Click Nortriptyline for more details on how nortriptyline works to alleviate symptoms of depression, other existing medical conditions you should tell your healthcare provider about, and potential side effects of the medication.)
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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